Wonderful Wales end Irish Slam bid
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A second-half try by substitute Scott Williams proved the difference as Wales ended Ireland's Grand Slam hopes after an epic Six Nations encounter in Cardiff.
Wales jumped out to a 12-0 lead in the early stages, Leigh Halfpenny landing four penalties as Ireland struggled to adapt to referee Wayne Barnes' strict interpretation of the rolling away edict.
Jonathan Sexton missed his first attempt at goal but landed three others in the first half, with Wales taking a 15-9 lead into the break thanks to a Dan Biggar drop goal, which was struck with captain Sam Warburton in the sin bin.
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